No one survived in Custer's immediate command, but other soldiers fighting in the Battle of the Little Big Horn on June 25-26, 1876, were doomed to remember the nightmarish scene for decades after. Their true and terrible stories are included in "Troopers with Custer"." Some of the veterans who corresponded with E. A. Brininstool were still alive when his book first appeared in a shortened version in 1925. It has long been recognized as classic Custeriana. More incisively than many later writers, Brininstool considers the ...
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No one survived in Custer's immediate command, but other soldiers fighting in the Battle of the Little Big Horn on June 25-26, 1876, were doomed to remember the nightmarish scene for decades after. Their true and terrible stories are included in "Troopers with Custer"." Some of the veterans who corresponded with E. A. Brininstool were still alive when his book first appeared in a shortened version in 1925. It has long been recognized as classic Custeriana. More incisively than many later writers, Brininstool considers the causes of Custer's defeat and questions the alleged cowardice of Major Marcus A. Reno. His exciting reenactment of the Battle of the Little Big Horn sets up the reader for a series of turns by its stars and supporting and bit players. Besides the boy general with the golden locks, they include Captain Frederick W. Benteen, the scouts Lieutenant Charles A. Varnum and "Lonesome Charley" Reynolds, the trumpeter John Martin, officers and troopers in the ranks who miraculously escaped death, the only surviving surgeon and the captain of the steamboat that carried the wounded away, the newspaperman who spread the news to the world, and many others.
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Add this copy of Troopers With Custer: Historic Incidents of the Battle to cart. $17.64, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1952 by Bonanza Books.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Troopers With Custer. Historic Incidents of the Battle to cart. $29.00, like new condition, Sold by Bookmine rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fair Oaks, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by University of Nebraska Press.
Add this copy of Troopers With Custer: Historic Incidents of the Battle to cart. $42.00, very good condition, Sold by Magers and Quinn Booksellers rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Minneapolis, MN, UNITED STATES.
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Very Good. Condition: Very Good; Hardcover in dustjacket. Revised and expanded edition of 1925 original publication. Condition is Very Good in a Very Good dustjacket. Book has clean covers and pages, square corners and a tight binding. Jacket is clean and bright with minor edgewear along the top. Photos upon request.
Add this copy of Troopers With Custer: Historic Incidents of the Battle to cart. $33.43, fair condition, Sold by Blindpigbooks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Salt Lake City, UT, UNITED STATES, published 1925 by The Stackpole Company.
E.A. Brininstool was one of the first serious researchers into the Battle of the Little Bighorn and interviewed numerous participants of the battle, Indian and soldier alike. First published in 1952 the book is still a must for any serious student of the battle and a good starting point for any Custer/Little Bighorn library. Very insightful.
